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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: "A Speech to the Graduates" through "Highfalutin".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Highfalutin," how does Sedaris contrast Amy's perspective with his own?
(a) She is empathetic, while he is not.
(b) She is self-centered, while he is not.
(c) She takes the long view, while he does not.
(d) She lives in the moment, while he does not.

2. What is the name of the nursing home that Lou moves into?
(a) Springmoor.
(b) Hillcrest.
(c) Oakpointe.
(d) Mayview.

3. In "Highfalutin," what does Sedaris say is the "saddest development in New York" in the last few decades (82)?
(a) The increase in homelessness.
(b) The cleanup of the Time Square area.
(c) The decrease in tourism.
(d) The advent of online retail.

4. In "A Speech to the Graduates," what reason does Sedaris offer for why the graduates should follow his advice?
(a) He is a successful person.
(b) He can back up his advice with empirical evidence.
(c) He wishes someone had told him these things when he was younger.
(d) He has their best interests at heart.

5. In "Hurricane Season," what do Hugh and Sedaris discover about Sea Section's second-floor ceilings?
(a) Rats were living in them before the hurricane.
(b) They were likely weakened by termites before the hurricane even hit.
(c) They will have to be replaced without central air ducts.
(d) Because of new building codes, they will be very expensive to replace.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Bruised," what aspect of his identity makes Sedaris afraid that people will not believe him if Olivier tells lies about his behavior?

2. Where is the farmhouse that Hugh owns in "Bruised"?

3. What does Lisa think she knows more about than other people?

4. In "Bruised," about how many people live in the village where the farmhouse is located?

5. In "A Speech to the Graduates," what is Sedaris's purpose in mentioning Gretchen's program of study and Amy's work at Second City?

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